Baker McKenzie’s team advises on M&A, regulatory matters, projects and disputes across renewables, gas, water, waste and mining. Practice head Antonio Morales brings extensive experience in energy and infrastructure matters, most notably complex arbitrations. Juanjo Corral advises Spanish and international clients on corporate and M&A transactions, including significant deals in the power and industrial sectors.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Partners are hands-on, keep up with evolutions in their areas of expertise and are approachable. Teams are organised in a multidisciplinary manner to fit the client's needs. ’
- ‘Very knowledgeable in M&A, EPC contracts and licensing in the solar PV industry. The availability of the team to work around the clock and in an integrated manner across areas of expertise is outstanding.’
- ‘Baker McKenzie's lawyers are distinguished by their technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership in complex environments. The in-house practice not only compares favorably with external firms, but in many respects surpasses them.’
- ‘The firm's lawyers' true strength lies in their unique combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and ethical commitment. They don't just solve legal problems; they become active partners in the business, anticipating risks, proposing innovative solutions, and generating tangible value. Antonio Morales, managing partner of public law and energy, is a prime example.’
- ‘Baker's team is distinguished by its deep technical knowledge of the sector and its ability to execute complex projects. Unlike other generalist firms, these lawyers understand the specific technical aspects and regulatory framework, which significantly accelerates negotiation and deal closing. The team combines senior partners with extensive experience and associates trained in new technological solutions.’
- ‘The partner I work with is Antonio Morales. He stands out for his deep understanding of the energy sector combined with a solid negotiation skill: he's not just a desk lawyer, but he understands the legal, technical, and financial viability of projects.’
Key clients
- Acciona Energía
- Iberdrola
- Naturgy Energy Group
- Repsol
- Saeta Yield
- Yankuan Energy Group Company Limited
Work highlights
Advised Iberdrola on the sale of its Mexican subsidiary to the U.S. fund Cox Energy for €4.2bn.
Advised Acciona Energía on the sale of 440 MW of wind energy capacity to Opdenergy.
Advised Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited in relation to the acquisition of Highfield Resources Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Antonio Morales
Other key lawyers
Juanjo Corral; Manuel Somacarrera